American Association of Physician Specialists

Tempus Announces Dr. Ned Sharpless as a Senior Strategic Advisor

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Tempus, a leader in artificial intelligence and precision medicine, today announced that Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless, MD, will serve as a senior strategic advisor to Tempus and its leadership team, leveraging his vast experience as a medical policy expert and cancer researcher to further the company’s mission of improving patient outcomes.

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  • Tempus, a leader in artificial intelligence and precision medicine, today announced that Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless, MD, will serve as a senior strategic advisor to Tempus and its leadership team, leveraging his vast experience as a medical policy expert and cancer researcher to further the company’s mission of improving patient outcomes.
  • Dr. Sharpless was most recently the Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, a position he held from 2017 to 2022.
  • At the NCI, Dr. Sharpless was instrumental in championing health equity and modernizing clinical trials, among many other accomplishments.
  • Sharpless has had an indelible impact on the medical community in addressing major public health challenges and spurring innovation,” said Eric Lefkofsky, Founder and CEO of Tempus.

Rila Therapeutics Exits Stealth Mode

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rila Therapeutics, a biotherapeutics company focused on addressing the critical unmet medical needs to treat renal fibrosis, today announced its emergence out of stealth mode.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rila Therapeutics, a biotherapeutics company focused on addressing the critical unmet medical needs to treat renal fibrosis, today announced its emergence out of stealth mode.
  • "I am thrilled Rila Therapeutics will be moving forward with IND enabling studies as this therapy is a novel first-in-class treatment for renal fibrosis," said Dr. Bob Drakas, CEO of Rila Therapeutics and President of ShangPharma Innovation.
  • The small molecule targeting HIPK2 is based on technology developed by Mount Sinai faculty and licensed to Rila Therapeutics.
  • Rila Therapeutics mission is to improve the lives of patients suffering from renal fibrosis by providing a safe and effective anti-fibrotic therapy.

Hoag Welcomes Renowned Neurosurgeon Adam Kanter, M.D.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

"What drew me to Hoag was the sincerity and integrity of the people," said Dr. Kanter, who had been pursued by several academic institutions before choosing to make Hoag his professional home. "Hoag is unique in that everyone – patients, physicians, nurses, therapists, staff from the top on down -- are treated as valued members of the Hoag family. The administration endorses physician leadership and inspires those with boots on the ground to make the decisions that affect patients' lives. It's a culture of caring, and I'm honored to be the newest member of the Hoag family."

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  • Dr. Kanter is excited to join Hoag's renowned team of leading clinicians, innovators, researchers, educators, and visionary entrepreneurs.
  • "What drew me to Hoag was the sincerity and integrity of the people," said Dr. Kanter, who had been pursued by several academic institutions before choosing to make Hoag his professional home.
  • "Hoag is unique in that everyone patients, physicians, nurses, therapists, staff from the top on down -- are treated as valued members of the Hoag family.
  • It's a culture of caring, and I'm honored to be the newest member of the Hoag family."

CareCloud to Exhibit at the 45th Annual APPNA Convention

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

SOMERSET, N.J., July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareCloud, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTBC, MTBCO, MTBCP), a leader in healthcare technology solutions for medical practices and health systems nationwide, today announced it will exhibit at the 45th Annual APPNA (Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America) Convention, which will be held at Atlantic City, NJ July 13-17, 2022.

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  • SOMERSET, N.J., July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareCloud, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTBC, MTBCO, MTBCP), a leader in healthcare technology solutions for medical practices and health systems nationwide, today announced it will exhibit at the 45th Annual APPNA (Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America) Convention, which will be held at Atlantic City, NJ July 13-17, 2022.
  • As a conference sponsor and exhibitor at Booth 630, CareCloud aims to help attendees realize the benefits of its suite of unified, technology-enabled solutions.
  • APPNA is the third-largest medical association in the United States, after the American Medical Association and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
  • More than 40,000 providers count on CareCloud to help them improve patient care while reducing administrative burdens and operating costs.

Captor Therapeutics to Host R&D Day on May 18, 2022

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Furthermore, he is the founder of Alentis Therapeutics, a Swiss/French biotech company developing novel therapeutics for fibrotic diseases and cancer.

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  • Furthermore, he is the founder of Alentis Therapeutics, a Swiss/French biotech company developing novel therapeutics for fibrotic diseases and cancer.
  • Captor Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on leveraging Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD) technology to discover and develop breakthrough drug candidates in diseases with high unmet medical needs.
  • Captor is currently developing therapeutics for undertreated severe conditions, including malignancies and autoimmune diseases.
  • More information on Captor Therapeutics is available at: http://www.captortherapeutics.com

Integrated Dermatology Expands Its Mid-Atlantic Presence With Derm One, PLLC Partnership

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Friday, February 4, 2022

Integrated Dermatology, one of the nations largest providers of dermatology services, continued its expansion with the addition of Derm One, PLLC.

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  • Integrated Dermatology, one of the nations largest providers of dermatology services, continued its expansion with the addition of Derm One, PLLC.
  • Founded in 1994, the new Integrated Dermatology practice, led by Dr. David Tolliver, operates five state-of-the-art locations: Bluefield, Radford, and Wytheville, Virginia, and Beckley and Princeton, West Virginia.
  • He completed his dermatology residency at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital in Ohio and is licensed in Virginia, West Virginia and Hawaii.
  • Jeff Queen, CEO of Integrated Dermatology, said he is excited to further expand the companys Mid-Atlantic presence and welcome the Derm One team to the network.

American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. Governance Set for 2021-22

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

TAMPA, Fla., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc.® (AAPS) is pleased to announce its governance for 2021-22, including its Executive Committee and Member Boards representatives to the Board of Directors. Headquartered in Tampa, FL, AAPS, Inc. is the governing body of the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS).

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  • TAMPA, Fla., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS) is pleased to announce its governance for 2021-22, including its Executive Committee and Member Boards representatives to the Board of Directors.
  • Headquartered in Tampa, FL, AAPS, Inc. is the governing body of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS).
  • ABPS is a patient care-driven organization, therefore, its Member Boards administer clinically-based examinations to determine physician competency in the medical specialty being practiced.
  • James Marzano, American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc., (813) 433-2277, [email protected]
    SOURCE American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc.

American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc.® Announces Officers and Board of Directors for 2020-21

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

TAMPA, Fla., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS) is pleased to announce its executive committee and Member Boards representatives for its 2020-21 Board of Directors.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS) is pleased to announce its executive committee and Member Boards representatives for its 2020-21 Board of Directors.
  • Headquartered in Tampa, FL, AAPS, Inc. is the governing body of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS).
  • Incoming President Jack Greiner, MS, OD,DO, PhD, FAASS succeeds Terrance L. Baker, MD, MS, FAAEP, who remains on the Board as Immediate Past President.
  • Following is a complete list of the 2020-2021 AAPS Executive Committee Members and Board of Directors.

American Board of Physician Specialties & Leading Organizations Call for an Essential Workers Bill of Rights

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Tampa, FL, April 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), the American Association of Physician Specialists , the American Academy of Disaster Medicine (AAODM), the American Board of Disaster Medicine (ABODM) along with the High Alert Institute call for an Essential Workers Bill of Rights.

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  • Tampa, FL, April 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), the American Association of Physician Specialists , the American Academy of Disaster Medicine (AAODM), the American Board of Disaster Medicine (ABODM) along with the High Alert Institute call for an Essential Workers Bill of Rights.
  • It is imperative to the care of our citizens that all Essential Workers, First Responders, Healthcare Workers and their Families be protected and supported at work and at home.
  • All of the above organizations came together to help draft and define a much-needed Essential Workers Bill of Rights.
  • Established in 1952, the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) is the official certifying body of the American Association of Physician Specialists Inc. (AAPS) a 501(c)6 organization headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Congress Proposes Misdirected, Destructive “Surprise Billing” Legislation, States the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)

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Monday, February 10, 2020

It states that its approach recognizes the importance of the private market dynamics between insurance plans and providers.

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  • It states that its approach recognizes the importance of the private market dynamics between insurance plans and providers.
  • But there are no private market dynamics between physicians and plans or between patients and plans, states Jane M. Orient, M.D., executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS).
  • Physicians are presented with a take-it-or-leave-it contract, and patients with a take-it-or-leave-it plan.
  • The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) is a national organization representing physicians in all specialties since 1943.